Press Releases

Press Releases 10/28/2015

Tillis Joins Bipartisan Group To Raise Concerns Over H-2B Certification Process

The bipartisan letter explains the complications employers with H-2B workers face when working with the Department, specifically the excessive delays in requesting a prevailing wage determination.

Press Releases 10/27/2015

Tillis Questions Secretary Carter and General Dunford on Veto of NDAA

“I find it remarkable given the circumstances we are in now and the testimony today, that we would take a step back with this NDAA while we continue to fight this fight,” said Senator Tillis

Press Releases 10/23/2015

Tillis & Burr Applaud Selection of Margaret Spellings as UNC System President

“Secretary Spellings is an extremely qualified individual who has the experience needed to lead the UNC System into the next era of distinction,” said Senator Thom Tillis

Press Releases 10/22/2015

Tillis Co-Sponsors Sentencing Reform Bill; Proposes Language Requiring Case-By-Case Review

“During my tenure as Speaker of the House in North Carolina, I worked across party lines to enact the most significant sentencing and corrections reform effort undertaken in decades…Although it is not perfect, I’ve co-sponsored the bipartisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act with the hope that we can accomplish similar outcomes at the federal level..."

Press Releases 10/22/2015

Tillis and Burr: President Undermines National Security, Vetoes Funding For Troops

“President Obama’s veto today not only threatens the military readiness and security of our nation, but also represents a stunning rejection of the longstanding tradition of casting partisan politics aside to prioritize and protect the brave men and women in uniform who risk their lives for us every single day."

Press Releases 10/20/2015

Tillis Supports the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act

The Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act would have tightened an existing federal law focused on undocumented immigrants who re-enter the country several times.

Press Releases 10/8/2015

Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill Aimed To Help Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

“I am pleased to support the bipartisan EUREKA Act, which will encourage more public-private collaboration to combat Alzheimer’s disease.”

Press Releases 10/7/2015

Tillis & Burr Congratulate NC Nobel Prize In Chemistry Winners

“We congratulate Dr. Paul Modrich and Dr. Aziz Sancar for their well-deserved Nobel Prize in Chemistry."

Press Releases 10/7/2015

Tillis & Burr Applaud Passage Of NDAA That Includes Amendment To Help Protect 440th Airlift Wing

North Carolina Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applaud the Senate for passage of this critical legislation that will support our wounded warriors, servicemembers, and their families, and will provide the necessary funding our military needs to combat ISIS and other terrorist threats around the world.

Press Releases 10/5/2015

Tillis: Partisan TPP Carve-Out Sets Dangerous Precedent

“Breaking the long-standing tradition of not picking winners and losers in trade agreements, the Obama Administration has decided to use the TPP as a laboratory for partisan politics by discriminating against specific agricultural commodities. This sets a dangerous precedent for future trade agreements, and I will not only vote against the TPP, but actively work to help defeat its ratification in the Senate.”